Driving made more dangerous by irresponsible behavior

Driving a vehicle, by its very nature is understood by most people as inherently hazardous. Add things like texting, speeding and loud music to the equation and the result is downright dangerous, according to civilian and military law enforcement and safety experts.According to the National Highway

AF launches new legal assistance Web site

The Air Force unveiled a new source of help when it comes to things like a will, power of attorney or other legal question. The new Air Force legal Web site at www.aflegalassistance.com is designed for active-duty and reserve component members, retirees and family members.The Web site was created to

Deployed Family Dinner continues tradition of support

Vying for the Hennessy Award

Air Force secretary: Importance of joint mission can't be stressed enough

The secretary of the Air Force spent time at Bagram Airfield Feb. 1 and 2 as part of a weeklong tour through the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility."One of the primary reasons for the trip was to monitor our efforts in training the Afghanistan National Army Air Corps," Secretary Michael

Straight from the heart

Forty-five years ago this month an event took place that determined the path of my life. This article is a tribute to that event. I would like to recognize the efforts of the American Heart Association in battling heart disease, the brilliant medical professionals who have made remarkable advances

Free online tutoring service now available to Airmen, families

Defense Department officials here recently launched a free, online tutoring service for servicemembers and their families. The site -- http://www.tutor.com/military -- offers round-the-clock professional tutors who can assist with homework, studying, test preparation, resume writing and more. Marine

ACC commander asks all Airmen to prevent suicide

Gen. William Fraser III, Air Combat Command commander, asks all Airmen to prevent suicide. To view his message, click the video on the right.

55th FSS offers numerous Valentine's events

Love is in the air as Valentine's Day draws closer. Cupid will be taking aim and many people will be celebrating their love. This year the 55th Force Support Squadron offers several events for the Offutt community to spend time with special people in their life. The Patriot Club offers a chance to

Offutt to host Sweetheart 5K

Deployments, moving every few years and the constant hustle and bustle that is the U.S. military way of life can make getting to the gym difficult, but for members of Team Offutt, working out with their friends or loved ones just became easier.Offutt is set to host the Sweetheart 5K Run/Walk at the

E-4 commemorates 35 years on alert

To say there have been a lot of changes in the past 35 years would be a bit of an understatement.To give a frame of reference, gas was roughly 50 cents a gallon, the Pittsburgh Steelers, who currently own six Super Bowl trophies, had yet to win their first, and the Cold War between the Soviet Union

Exercise simulates response to health emergency

More than 1,000 people wound their way through the community center here Jan. 21 as part of a 55th Wing Point of Distribution exercise. The exercise, a new annual tasking for Air Force units, is designed to simulate the mass inoculation of military populations during a public health emergency.Being

Offutt Biggest Loser, healthy living, a team effort

It's that time of year when many people aspire to achieve that rockin' beach body and Offutt's Biggest Loser offers people a boost toward their goals. For some, competition may be the needed motivation to put down that candy bar and eat a healthy snack. It could also be the push needed to get them

Use caution when donating to relief efforts, expert says

There's been an outpouring of goodwill and a desire to help victims in response to the devastation caused by the Jan. 12 earthquake in Haiti.But not all urgent appeals for aid being broadcast on radio and television, online and at social networking sites are legitimate, a consumer expert with the

Operation Unified Response-providing direction, a place to rest

After a devastating 7.0 magnitude earthquake struck Port-au-Prince, Haiti, last week, the U.S. military has been called upon to render much needed aid.The two primary missions being performed by America's servicemembers are delivering aid and personnel, as well as bringing home U.S. citizens who

American Red Cross aids military relief effort at Homestead

The American Red Cross is providing support to thousands of evacuees from Haiti at a processing center here in support of Operation Unified Response, the U.S. military's Haitian relief effort. "We are providing for two sites here, one for evacuees and another for air crews flying them in," said

Snap Shot over Haiti: Air Force asset used to assess damage, needs

After a devastating 7.0-magnitude earthquake rocked the capitol of Haiti, Port-au-Prince, last week leaving severe structural damage and an unknown death toll, the Air Force was tasked to provide imagery through the use of an observation aircraft.The OC-135B "Open Skies" aircraft, belonging to Air

General Corley inducted into Order of the Sword

Approximately 500 members from across Air Combat Command gathered at the Doubletree Hotel in downtown Omaha, Neb., Jan. 13 to induct retired Gen. John D. W. Corley into ACC's Order of the Sword.General Corley became the fifth person to receive the honor, which is the highest the enlisted corps can

586th ELRS observes anniversary, supports OIF drawdown mission

An Air Force team, filling Joint Expeditionary Taskings, recently observed their unit's 4-year anniversary at a forward-deployed U.S. Army base here. Airmen from the 586th Expeditionary Logistics Readiness Squadron, affectionately known as "Combat Truckers", are charged with moving cargo within the

ACC commander visits Offutt

The commander of Air Combat Command, Gen. William M. Fraser III, had one resounding message for Team Offutt during his visit Jan. 12 ... 'I'm proud of all you do.'General Fraser held an all-call with several hundred base members at Dock One of the Bennie Davis Maintenance Facility here as part of a